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A Young Woman’s Passion for Feminism
Her name can be found in most American history books, and her accomplishments are part of every U.S. history curriculum. ...
On Mother’s Day
Yet another holiday about which I am ambivalent, Mother’s Day seems this year to have engendered rather more commentary than ...
You and I, We Will Change the World
Tomorrow on Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, I’ll be thinking about Arik Einstein z”l. Einstein, who passed away at the ...
Take Back the Night (and the Day)
Rushing into a conference midway through a speech, I scanned the room for a seat then stopped, startled. Had I entered the ...
Let’s Spread Some GOOD News
Dr. Monique Katz, a member of JOFA’s Board of Directors, once shared a d’var Torah that has stuck with me ...
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing and Challah Croutons
My husband’s family is very male-centric and even though they love to eat, they can be a bit difficult to ...
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Michal Dicker shares her compelling story of growing into her Orthodox feminist identity. She originally submitted this essay to gain ...
Is it (Mentally) Healthy to Fall Apart?
Falling apart is a kind of strength.At least, that’s what I’m learning as I reflect this week on the meaning ...
JOFA: Including Men
My mother-in-law likes to use the expression “you could have knocked me down with a feather.” I can’t quite imagine ...
The Story Behind Those Key Shaped Challahs
Baking a "shlissel challah" is a tradition the week after Passover.
Packing for the Journey
My parents still live in the house I grew up in. Since leaving it, I have moved 14 times. Each ...